YEARLY HIGH
8.4050 CDF
YEARLY LOW
7.8856 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2490 CDF

2011 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 8.4050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 7.8856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5193 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1789 to the December average rate of 7.9452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.4050 was up 1.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.2515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,025 CDF
2010 Average 39,588 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 39,428 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,596.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.3704
7.9066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2642, compared to 8.2338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.3689 CDF (High: 8.3132 / Low: 7.9443). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 CDF (High: 8.3439 / Low: 8.2799).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3689
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 8.3317) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.8902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4415 (+5.60%).

2011 Avg (July) 8.3317
2010 Avg (July) 7.8902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2633 7.9977 8.1789
February 8.3064 8.1740 8.2581
March 8.3434 8.2192 8.2775
April 8.3195 8.2222 8.2659
May 8.3439 8.2799 8.3183
June 8.3752 8.2370 8.2866
July 8.4050 8.2832 8.3317
August 8.3511 8.2275 8.3033
September 8.3608 8.2839 8.3206
October 8.3827 8.2326 8.3188
November 8.3132 7.9443 8.1831
December 7.9908 7.8856 7.9452